Sienna and Bea will be cycling 45 miles to raise funds for the King's Trust
I have somehow committed to doing a 45mile cycle ride to raise funds for the King's Trust.
The last time I rode a bike in London... was in 1995, when I was knocked off it by a massive lorry and was so grateful to have lived that decided not to get into such bike again (in fact, I abandonned it on the stop).
But many years have gone by and the cause is simply too good to pass - so I hope you help me make it count, by digging as deep as you can for the most amazing cause.
But my biggest achievement may not be the completion of the race, or the money I raise, but rather the fact that I've convinced by 16 years old to do it with me - her training so far... about 2km - so I hope she gets a little more serious with it!
The King's Trust has has the most amazing mission, giving opportunities for those who needs them most, and providing long-term support and give young people the practical skills and emotional resilience to pick themselves back up and create their own positive futures.
The recent Class of Covid report reveals almost half of young people in the UK (49%) feel anxious about their future on a daily basis, with 59% agreeing it feels frightening for their generation. Findings suggest the impact of the pandemic and now a cost-of-living crisis is taking its toll on young people, as 45% agree anxiety around recent political and economic events affects them daily. More than a third (35%) feel their life is spiralling out of control, and for those from lower income backgrounds, this increases to 41%.
Please help me to support The King's Trust by sponsoring my Palace to Palace cycle ride and sharing my page. Just a £20 donation could provide a young person with an experienced youth worker for an hour, building their confidence, resilience and motivation during this time.
